Name: Semhar Solomon

Age: 17

City: New York City

Grade: SENIOR

What is your dream job and why?
My dream job would have to be a pre-teens counselor. I love working with kids and acting as a support system for them. I know what it’s like to form a great bond with a counselor/mentor and I want other kids to have that experience.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
Some of my favorite things to do would have to be binge watching old t.v series on netflix, listening to music (R&B and hip-hop), and shopping.

Who is your biggest crush?
My biggest crush would have to be Jesse Williams, A.K.A Dr. Jackson Avery from Grey’s Anatomy!

What’s your fave song to jam out to right now?
Right now my favorite song would have to be Caroline by Aminé.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
If I could change one thing about the world it would have to be the new president of the United States. I wish Obama could have stayed in office forever.

What does Empowerment mean to you?
To me Empowerment means realizing one’s strength and confidence. Using that power to positively voice any issues or concerns.

What are your plans after high school?
After High School I plan on going to away for college, preferably to an HBCU but I’ll be keeping an open mind about that.

Who is your role model and why?
My role model would have to be Madam C. J. Walker. This woman was an African American entrepreneur and was the first self-made millionaire. Walker started off with nothing and built an empire selling hair products. Being both black and a woman definitely made it harder but she didn’t let that stop her future success. If she can do all of that in the early 1900s I feel I can do anything I set my mind to.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
I’ve recently been busy helping a close friend plan her 18th birthday party, which I believe should turn out to be a huge success!

Name: Maria Miller

Age: 17

City: Brooklyn, NY

Grade: 12th

What is your dream job and why?
My dream job has changed a lot over the years, but for now I think I would like to be a columnist because I like to listen to people’s problems and try to give them advice. I feel as if I would be able to help individuals and hopefully change their life for the better.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
I like to read(mainly on wattpad), listen to music, watch movies/T.V shows, and hanging out with my friends.

Who is your biggest crush?
Chris Hemsworth

What’s your fave song to jam out to right now?
It’s so hard to choose only one song so I hope we could compromise to two songs. The first being Weight in Gold(Ekali remix) by Gallant. And the second being You Don’t Own Me by Grace.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
I would change the effect media has on people. Media is a great thing, but sometimes it portrays unrealistic things that has a negative effect on young girls. That leads to so many issues that range from low self esteem to eating disorders and so many other problems.

What does empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means not letting others put you down. It means confidence and self appreciation.

What are your plans after high school?
After high school I will go to college. I’ll figure out the rest of my life as I go along since the best things are unexpected. Hopefully my life will be full of exciting adventures. I would hate to get to a certain point in my life and realize that I have done nothing except play it safe.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
I gave my fries from Mcdonalds to a homeless guy who was asking for money to buy food.

Who is your role model and why?
My role model is my mother because she always encourages me to do better. Even when we argue I know she only wants the best for me.

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Name: Victoria Nyarko

Age: 14

City: New York, NY

Grade: 8

What is your dream job and why?

Lawyer who works with children because I think I can find better alternatives than foster homes.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?

Singing, drawing, playing the piano, and dancing.

Who is your biggest crush?

Channing Tatum.

What’s your fav song to jam out to right now?

Fire by Michel Williams

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

I would stop the racial profiling that happens today.

What does EMPOWERMENT mean to you?

It means having an ability to impact someone or something in a way that nobody else can.

What are your plans after high school?

I’ll graduate from an Ivy League college.

Who is your role model and why?

My role model is Tina Campbell. She inspires me to keep up and do my best even when I’m in situations

that seem helpless. Trust God!

Name: Treyonta Burleson
Age: 12
City: Nashville
Grade: 6th
What is your dream job and why? Basketball player because I like sports; Nurse because I want to help people; Actress because it is fun.
Which hobbies do you enjoy? I enjoy basketball, dance and going to the mall!
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? My neighborhood.

Name: Kelly Hernandez

Age:  12

City: Nashville

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why?   

My dream job is  to be an Artist.  I really love creating!

Which hobbies do you enjoy?     

My favorite hobbies are painting & reading.

Who is your biggest crush?   

Tyler Perry

What’s your favorite song to jam to right now?   

    “Oath” by Cher Lloyd

If you could change one thing about the world, what would that be? 

  If I could change one thing in the worl

What does empowerment mean to you?     

Empowerment means believing yourself & being true to yourself.

What are your plans after high school?           

My plans are to attend Vanderbilt University!

How have your helped someone in your life lately?   

I listen and try to give solutions

Who is your role model and why?    

  I’m still in search of my role model.

Name: Olivia Scott

Age: 13

City: Nashville, Tennessee

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why?

I Want To Be A Trauma Surgeon, Because I Want To Save Lives.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?

Dancing, Hanging W. Friends, And Singing.

Who is your biggest crush?

Trey Songz

What’s your fave song to jam out to right now?

South Dallas Swag.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

Animal Cruelty.

What does empowerment mean to you?

Power.

What are your plans after high school?

To Go To College And Get My Degrees, Then Go To Medical College , Then Become A Trauma Surgeon.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?

I Help My Brother Daily.

Who is your role model and why?

Beyonce , because She Has Made A Lot With Her Life .

Name: Tori Moore

Age: 12

City: Nashville

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why?
My dream job is to be a singer by myself or with my friends in a group.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
I love singing, dancing, hanging out with my family and friends.

Who is your biggest crush?
My biggest crushes are Ray-Ray from Mindless Behavior and Nevertelling My Others.

What’s your fav song to jam out to right now?
My fav song is any song by Mindless Behavior

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
I would change global warning because I love polar bears and we cause most of global warning.

What does empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means to me beauty and being yourself and showing you have power of your

What are your plans after high school?
My plans after high school are to go to college and pursue my dreams.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
I have helped my mommy lately because she hasn’t been herself lately but she is coming back. I love her too much to have her sad.
Who is your role model and why? My role model is my cousin Jasmine. She is my role model because she is married (like I want to be), a mom (my dream), fun, and crazy, loving, smart, beautiful and more like a sister I’ve always wanted. Gotta love her!

Name: Greta Thomas

Age: 12

City: Nashville

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why? My dream job is a psychiatrist because I want to help the people who struggle with mental illness.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy playing video games, writing, reading, texting and painting.

Who is your biggest celeb crush?
I don’t have one in school but I do think this YouTuber, Destery Moore is cute.

What’s your fav song to jam out to right now?
“Heavy Hangs the Albatross” by Alesana

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
There would be no discrimination against anyone.

What does empowerment mean to you?
It means being able to step up and say what you believe is right and wrong and to be confident in yourself and others.

What are your plans after high school?
My plans after high school is to go straight to college and get a Doctoral Degree in Psychiatry.

How have you helped someone in your life lately? I have been there for friends and not just personal friends but friends over messages.

Who is your role model and why?
A YouTuber and site Model named Leda Monster Bunny because she has gone through a lot but is still strong and confident. Also, a lot of rumors have been spread about her but she remains emotionally content and doesn’t let things get to her.

Name: Katriana Harris

Age: 12

City: Nashville

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why?

I would like to be a neurosurgeon because I like to help people. I believe that I can accomplish this goal because I dream big so I can wok hard and be successful in life.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?

I enjoy listening to music, going on social media and cooking.

Who is your biggest celeb crush?

Chris Brown and Taylor Lautner

What’s your FAVE song to jam out to right now?

“Call Me Maybe” or “Cashin Out”

The way people see things in the world. I would want more people to have a positive outlook.

What does empowerment mean to you?

Being able to show who you really are is what empowerment means to me.

What are your plans after high school?

To attend Harvard University so I can become a neurosurgeon

How have you helped someone in your life lately?

I helped my friend who was going through boy trouble (flirting with other people) by telling her to not worry about it. If he likes you, he likes you and if he doesn’t oh well

Who is your role model and why?

My Grandmother, Norma Harris, is my role model because she reminds me of myself. She isn’t afraid to show her personality at any time. She is very honest with people which can be a lot but she means well